Vicente del Bosque: Biography, Facts and Career
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Vicente del Bosque González, 1st Marquess of Del Bosque (Spanish pronunciation: [biˈθente ðel ˈβoske ɣonˈθaleθ]; born 23 December 1950) is a Spanish retired football manager and former player. He is regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time and is to date the only football manager to have won the World Cup, the Champions League, the European Championship and the Intercontinental Cup. After taking over from Luis Aragonés – who had led Spain to European success at UEFA Euro 2008 – del Bosque went on to lead the national team to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2010, and then to retain their European Championship in 2012. Del Bosque coached Real Madrid from 1999 to 2003, which was one of the most successful periods in the club's modern era. During his playing career, del Bosque made over 400 appearances for Real Madrid, winning five La Liga titles and four Copas del Rey. He played internationally with the senior Spain national team on 18 occasions.
Quick facts about Vicente del Bosque
- Full name: Vicente del Bosque
- Born: 1950-12-23
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q657360
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Who is Vicente del Bosque?
Vicente del Bosque González, 1st Marquess of Del Bosque (Spanish pronunciation: [biˈθente ðel ˈβoske ɣonˈθaleθ]; born 23 December 1950) is a Spanish retired football manager and former player.
What nationality is Vicente del Bosque?
Vicente del Bosque is Spain.
When was Vicente del Bosque born?
Vicente del Bosque was born on 1950-12-23.
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